Holiday gift guide: Golf ball selector

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Ed Sherman, the former golf writer for the Chicago Tribune and a golf equipment junkie, has put together a special 2008 holiday gift guide exclusively for PGATOUR.COM. Ed has included an eclectic mix of too-rich-for-our-blood and unique off-the-way items, as well as general interest gifts for any golf player or fan. Click here for a complete list of this year's selections

GOLFBALLSELECTOR.COM

It has been well documented that professional golfers spend hours selecting the best golf balls to match their abilities. Now the average player can get the same type of treatment at golfballselector.com. According to the company's web site, an online fitting process will "find the optimum combination of spin rate, ball construction, cover hardness, aerodynamics and other factors" to put you in the best ball. All balls are different, and you might be surprised that the ball you're playing might not work for your game.

It should be noted that golfballselector.com is independent, so you won't be pushed into a particular ball. Gift cards are available for $19.95 for a one-time fitting valid for 30 days and $29.95 for unlimited access for a year. The gift card comes in tin packaging with a golf ball marker pen.

For more information, go to www.golfballselector.com.

Ed Sherman is a freelance writer for PGATOUR.COM. His opinion does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the PGA TOUR.